How to pronounce ruckus
Say it like RUHK-us. Ruckus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHK).
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- RUHK
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ruckus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ruckus
American and British speakers say ruckus in essentially the same way: /ˈrʌkəs/ in the US and /ˈrʌkəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: RUHK-us.
What does ruckus mean?
- A raucous disturbance and/or commotion.
- A row, fight.
Where does ruckus come from?
Recorded since 1890; probably a blend of ruction (“disturbance”) + rumpus (“disturbance, fracas”) - potentially with influence from raucous (“rowdy, hoarse”), from Latin raucus (“rough, hoarse”).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying ruckus
How do you pronounce ruckus?
Say RUHK-us. The American pronunciation is /ˈrʌkəs/. In British English it is /ˈrʌkəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ruckus?
Ruckus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHK). Broken into parts: RUHK · us.
Do Americans and Brits say ruckus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrʌkəs/ and the British form is /ˈrʌkəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.